Rookie police officer Sean Patton’s world is turned upside down when he’s shot while out on a domestic dist28ce call. Sean is saved by his ballistic vest but is still injured, emotionally and physically. To make matters worse, he has to hide his sexuality.<br><br>His girlfriend, an attorney seven years his senior, is his saving grace, nursing him with good deeds and plenty of loving. He also enjoys the attentions of his best friend Jeremy, who was his lover college. And things are further complicated by his sexy and muscled captain, who admits to being bisexual, too.<br><br>Unfortunately in 1970s America, being anything other than straight is not on the menu. What’s a new officer to do? Will he lose his girlfriend when she discovers he’s attracted to men, too?

Officer Needs Assistance

“You get a lot of texts from one person. I noticed he has his own ring tone. He’s handsome. Indian, I think. You keep changing his picture on your phone.”


Drew shrugged. “I’m lonely without you, too. I see you maybe four days a month.”


“See? I come in second. I don’t like it, but there it is. At least I get something, and in return I’ll give you your dream.”


Drew swallowed. This felt awful. Drew couldn’t help but hear Rahim’s opinion about this arrangement in his head. But right now he was with Burt, who shouldn’t have to be sad. No one should. Drew closed his eyes and snuggled in closer.


“Do we have to do the Western?” Drew asked.


“Yeah, baby,” Burt said. Drew felt like there was almost a whimper in Burt’s voice—as if his heart would break if they didn’t follow the plan to the letter.


“Can I tell you about my casino?” Drew asked.


“Is it still called the Zanzibar?” Burt’s voice was steady again.


“Yes, sir. It’s going to be the best one.”


Chapter 40